You probably have canned lentils tucked away in your pantry already, so here are some tasty ways you can upgrade them for ...

This easy lentil salad features French lentils, roasted red bell peppers, kale, and goat cheese tossed in a lemon vinaigrette ...

Lentils are my go-to ingredient for giving a salad a protein upgrade. They are rich in protein, fiber, potassium, folate and iron, and they are affordable and easy to use. Plus, lentils offer a ...

Lentils, black beans, goat cheese, and baby green salad ... If you choose to substitute the lentils, remember that red ...

Could this be the one?” This gorgeous, hearty soup didn’t look or even taste like it contained lentils. Then I learned that these were red lentils, rather than their green or brown cousins.

Put the red lentils in a large bowl and cover with water ... Serve with lettuce, tomato a dollop of avocado, cheese and a scatter of fresh coriander.

Top with the remaining lentils, potatoes and aubergines. Put the ricotta into a small bowl and stir in the grated cheese. Spoon the mixture over the aubergines and smooth out to cover the top.

A warm lentil salad with goat cheese and za’atar combine to create a vegetarian comfort dish during the winter months.